The average price of a 7-day trip to El Paso is $1,216 for a solo traveler, $2,184 for a couple, and $4,094 for a family of 4. El Paso hotels range from $43 to $197 per night with an average of $68, while most vacation rentals will cost $100 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to El Paso International Airport (ELP) are between $574 and $938 per person for economy flights and $1,801 to $2,943 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $37 to $76 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit El Paso, TX, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ELP and stay in a El Paso hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in El Paso is usually mid to late September.
Average El Paso Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit El Paso for a week is $960-$1,805($137-$258 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $37 to $76 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $395 to $835 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $73 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $51 to $63 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit El Paso for a week is $1,972-$3,378($282-$483 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $152 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $790 to $1,670 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $73 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $51 to $63 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit El Paso for a week is $3,042-$6,344($435-$906 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $304 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,580 to $3,340 for economy
Lodging: $136 to $146 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $71 to $95 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to El Paso
How cheap can you make a vacation to El Paso? The cheapest trip to El Paso is about $90 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 7% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $37.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit El Paso for a week is $627-$1,426($90-$204 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $33 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $395 to $835 for economy
Lodging: $37 to $43 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit El Paso for a week is $1,134-$2,492($162-$356 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $66 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $790 to $1,670 for economy
Lodging: $37 to $43 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit El Paso for a week is $2,208-$4,780($315-$683 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $132 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,580 to $3,340 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $86 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $84 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to El Paso cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury El Paso Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in El Paso.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit El Paso for a week is $2,224-$6,871($318-$982 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $152 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,118 to $1,703 for first class
Lodging: $98 to $197 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $684 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit El Paso for a week is $3,860-$9,638($551-$1,377 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $304 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,236 to $3,406 for first class
Lodging: $98 to $197 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $684 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit El Paso for a week is $7,720-$17,224($1,103-$2,461 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $296 to $608 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,472 to $6,812 for first class
Lodging: $196 to $394 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $608 to $1,026 per night for a preferred vacation rental
El Paso Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in El Paso is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in El Paso due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
El Paso Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on El Paso hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in El Paso.
Flight Costs to El Paso
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $938 average in late July to a low of $574 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $577. These prices are based on millions of flights. For El Paso our data includes 417 originating airports, and 96 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to El Paso from an airport like Rarotonga International (RAR) in Avarua (the Cook Islands) for an average $6,822 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like San Diego International (SAN) in San Diego, CA (the United States) at an average of just $215.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In El Paso, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $364, so you can easily save about 63% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around El Paso can easily cost $250 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $16 per person. Private tours can cost $492 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.